On September 20^th, 1919, eighteen ex-servicemen made application for a charter. Marion Porter, of Charlotte, was on the job and did everything to encourage the boys to organize. Another meeting was organized for September and about fifty Buddies responded. Walter Kropf was appointed Chairman of the meeting. The American Legion was then discussed in full and it was decided to call the Post the Charles W. Clark Post in honor of the first Lowell boy who died on the battlefield. Since its very beginning the history of the Lowell Legion has been one of unselfish service. We have been very unfortunate in having our leaders, from the very beginning, men of high caliber and lofty purpose. These leaders have steered clear of any trouble with the citizens of Lowell. Rather it has been the constant aim of the Lowell Legion to co-operate with other organizations in anything that was for the best interests of the community. Much money has been spent without any thought of return. Poor families have been served. Penniless veterans have been provided in the way of dances, pictures, fairs and home talent shows. Recreation park has been furnished with playground equipment for the kiddies. Scholarship, and athletics have been encouraged in the school by providing a cup upon which will be placed the name each year of the outstanding student. The village has been served in many capacities. In short, the Legion has been a powerful influence for good in Lowell and the boys have never turned a deaf ear to the call for help. From a band of struggling veterans in 1919 the membership has grown to 126. Even bigger and better tings will be expected of the Legion in the future. The following have served as Commanders of the Lowell Legion: 1919-1921—Howard Krum; 1921-1922—Walter Kropf and Charles Cook; 1922-1923—H.P. Gotfredsen; 1923-1924—John Osborne; 1923-1924, also Wm. Doyle; 1924-1925—V.H. Matthews; 1925-1926—H.G. Avery, resigned in October, Glenn Chaffee completes term. 1926-1927—Joe Scott; 1927-1928—Anthony Gazella; 1928-1929—N.E. Borgerson; 1929-1930—Walter Kropf; 1930-1931—Charles Knapp.

Dr. H.P. Gotfredsen has served as Executive Committeeman for the 5^th District and also as State Chairman of the Poppy Committee. Walter Kropf has served as Alternate committeeman for the 5^th District. The Lowell Post also boasts a splendid band that has been good enough to take several prizes at State conventions. The band is ably directed by Charles H. White, a Lowell Legionaire.

The American Legion Auxiliary is an organization for the single purpose of service; nothing for self is contemplated. It aims to help care for those pale, broken men who gave their health for their country; to look after the children whose fathers gave their lives in service; to aid in the development of this great country, to raise a voice for the maintenance of its defenses and to stand guard over its principles and ideals.

The American Legion Auxiliary of the Charles W. Clark Post No. 152, of Lowell, Mich., was organized May 4, 1921. Commander Charkes W. Cook, of the American Legion called the first meeting at which Mrs. R. D. Stocking was nominated temporary chairman and Mrs. R. M. Shivel, secretary-treasurer. On May 27^th the following permanent officers were elected: President, Mrs. H. P. Gotfredsen; vice president, Miss Pauline Behler; secreatry, Mrs. C. W. Cook; treasurer, Mrs. R. M. Shivel.

The permanent charter was received in September, 1922, with 45 charter members enrolled: Mesdames R. D. Stocking, Bertha Shivel, H. P. Gotfredsen, C. w. Cook, Bessie Hatch, Robert Stiles, A. Stormzand, Will Denick Jr., Elmer White, J.H. Rittenger, Hattie Rice, M. P. Schneider, Phil Dickson, Floyd Dolloway, Lloyd Jones, Theo. Bailey, John Kellogg, E. D. McQueen, William Lalley, Edgar cochran, Clara Roomsberg, Royden Warner, Anthony Gazella, H. L. Gibson, John Kropf, Rosa Kropf Winegeier, Joe Scott, Orrin Sterkin, George Bird, Rudolph Laux, Ida Kingdom, Ina Potter, Jennie Draper, Mary Briggs, Ella Dawson, Frank McTavish, Elmer Pletcher, Inez Avery, O.D. Gardner, James McGuinnis, and the Miss Pauline Behler, Hazel Stocking, Eva McGuinnis, Ruby Brezina.

The most important project of the local unit is the annual sale of poppies on Memorial Day. The proceeds of this sale are used exclusively for rehabilition work at the two hospitals at Battle Creek and child welfare work at the American Legion Children’s Billet at Otter Lake as well as for local welfare work.